Neuromuscular

In a late-stage trial, telitacicept demonstrated significant and rapid clinical improvements in gMG, achieving notable symptom reductions, improved quality of life, and strong safety outcomes.

The senior director of mission programs at The ALS Association discussed how the thinkALS Toolkit can aid general neurologists in identifying and referring suspected cases more efficiently. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

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Patients treated with efgartigimod for myasthenia gravis were found to have a higher incidence and severity of infections compared to those treated with immunoglobulins.

The phase 1 LUMINA trial evaluates Amylyx Pharmaceuticals' AMX0114, an antisense oligonucleotide targeting calpain-2, as a potential therapy for ALS by focusing on safety, tolerability, and biomarkers tied to disease progression.

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Phase 2b trial results showed Descartes-08, a CAR-T therapy, achieved sustained efficacy and a strong safety profile in myasthenia gravis, with notable responses in biologic-naïve patients and no major safety concerns over 12 months.

Cleveland Clinic’s $1.1 billion Neurological Institute, opening in 2027, will revolutionize neurological care with a state-of-the-art, patient-centered design integrating advanced technology and innovative care solutions.

The prefilled syringe is approved for a 20- to 30-second subcutaneous injection, and patients can self-inject following proper instruction in the subcutaneous injection technique.

Catch up on any of the neurology news headlines you may have missed over the course of March 2025, compiled all into one place by the NeurologyLive® team.

Cassandra Gorsuch, PhD, chief scientific officer at Precision Biosciences, discussed the company’s ARCUS gene editing platform, its innovative approach to treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and promising preclinical data presented at MDA 2025.

The professor of neurology at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio discussed some of the challenges with therapeutic development for OPMD, as well as advances and barriers to gene therapy approaches. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Newly presented open-label extension results at AAN 2025 suggest that investigational ZYN002, a cannabidiol gel, may help improve irritability in children and adolescents living with Fragile X syndrome.

Denali Therapeutics has begun submitting a BLA for tividenofusp alfa as a potential Hunter syndrome treatment, supported by promising biomarker reductions in clinical trials.

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Presented at the 2025 AAN Annual Meeting, findings from a phase 3 study showed that a single 30 mg/kg dose of ANX005 significantly improved health outcomes in Guillain-Barré syndrome, with benefits seen as early as week 1 and sustained over 6 months.

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Mind Moments®, a podcast from NeurologyLive®, brings you an exclusive interview with Daniel Harrison, MD. [LISTEN TIME: 20 minutes]

The European Medicines Agency has requested a pause on 3 clinical trials of FDA-approved gene therapy Elevidys following the death of a patient who suffered acute liver failure after treatment.

The senior vice president of research at The ALS Association talked about a multidisciplinary session presented at the 2025 MDA Conference that highlighted diverse strategies for neural repair, from pharmacological targets to noninvasive brain stimulation. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

The professor of neurology at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio provided clinical insights on the genetic basis of oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy, as well as the primary challenges in diagnosing and treating the condition. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

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The former FDA commissioner spoke on the need for policy and funding efforts for neuromuscular disorders, the stress on the clinical care system, and the need to acknowledge healthcare inequities. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]